The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS

Topics covered in this episode:Misconceptions about working with a registered dietitianHow can you refocus on intuitive eating?The relationship between trauma and disordered eatingWhy food is more than just fuelGuest Bio:Maria is a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) and a Washington State certified dietitian-nutritionist (CDN) with a Master of Science degree in Human Nutrition and Food Science. She is the creator and owner of Inspired Eating, a virtual Health at Every Size® practice that helps people who feel anxiety and guilt around food, who engage in disordered eating thoughts and behaviors and those who are in eating disorder recovery make peace with food and eat in a supportive and nourishing way. Maria works with clients from a trauma-informed and Polyvagal Theory lens. Consults focus heavily on understanding behaviors, intuitive eating strategies, shifts in mindset and support.Maria is also a professional mountain ultra trail runner for the shoe company, La Sportiva. Her athletic accomplishments include North American Mountain Running Champion, Trail Half Marathon National Champion, and member of multiple U.S. teams competing throughout North America and Europe. She lives in Bellingham, Washington.Connect With Maria DalzotWebsite: www.mariadalzotRD.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariadalzot/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariadalzotRDTwitter: https://twitter.com/mariadalzotRD Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform

Topics Covered In This Episode:Developing a positive, lifelong relationship with runningAddressing food and body image issuesNavigating puberty, mental health, eating disorders, and the pressures of competitive runningGuest Bio - Elizabeth W. Carey:Elizabeth Carey is a writer, author, and running coach. Her work has been published in The New York Times, Runner’s World, PodiumRunner, Women’s Running, Trail Runner Magazine, and SKI Magazine, and she is a regular columnist for DyeStat. Her first book, GIRLS RUNNING, co-authored with Melody Fairchild, is available at your local bookstore and online. An endurance coach since 2002, she has experience coaching youth, high school, collegiate, recreational, and master's athletes—including at Oregon State University, Syracuse University, and Steens Mountain Running Camp. She's an assistant cross country and track coach at Garfield High School in Seattle, Washington, and coaches adults virtually. She ran Division I cross country/track for Columbia University and now explores trail and ultra running. With more than 20 years of wide-ranging experience in endurance and outdoor sports, she brings a unique perspective and passion to her work. Connect With Elizabeth Carey:Website: https://elizabethwcarey.com/Where to find the Girls Running book: https://elizabethwcarey.com/writer-editor/book/where-to-find-the-girls-running-book/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethwcarey/Twitter: https://twitter.com/elizabethwcarey Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform

Topics Covered In This Episode:What is continuous glucose monitoring?The use cases for continuous glucose monitoringHow your blood glucose fluctuates throughout the dayLearning how different foods can affect glucose levels and performanceHow a warmup can affect glucose levelsThe questions that still need to be answered about glucose levels and performanceAbout SuperSapiens:Supersapiens is an Atlanta-based sports technology company focused on improving athletic performance. Their mission is to provide athletes with actionable and personalized Insights on real-time biometric data, starting with glucose. Supersapiens empowers athletes to train smarter, sustain peak performance, and optimize for overall health.Learn More About SuperSapiens:Website: https://www.supersapiens.com/en-EN/Facebook: https://facebook.com/supersapiensincInstagram: https://instagram.com/supersapiensincTwitter: https://twitter.com/supersapiensincYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Supersapiens_performance_technology/videos Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform

Topics covered in this episode:The mental side of ultrarunningUnderstanding your "why" behind ultrarunningAligning your training with your valuesHow to focus on the processThe three sports psychology goalsTips for dealing with stress and pressureHow to salvage a race when everything goes sidewaysGuest Bio:Addie Bracy is the author of Mental Training For Ultrarunning, a professional trail runner, and a Certified Mental Performance Consultant.Read More About Addie Bracy:Website: https://www.strivementalperformance.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/addiebracy/ (@addiebracy) and https://www.instagram.com/_out_run/ (@_out_run)Book: Mental Training for UltrarunningTwitter: https://twitter.com/AddieBracy (@AddieBracy)Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform

Topics covered in this episode:What is anaerobic capacity?Understanding functional reserve capacityHow to structure intervals to improve anaerobic capacityWhat is Pmax?Intensive and extensive functional reserve capacity intervalsHow to plan your intervalsFactors to consider before including these high-intensity intervals in your trainingListen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform

Topics covered in this episode:Getting beyond a DNFKeeping the big picture in perspectiveUncovering motivations that will lead to your successSetting A, B, and C goalsHow to diagnose whether you should continue or DNF?Understanding the difference between hurt and hurting?How to evaluate what went wrong during your raceGuest Bio:Chantelle Robitaille is a CTS Coach, ultrarunner, and the CTS Coaching Development Director who holds a Master of Science in High Altitude Exercise Physiology. Read more about Chantelle here.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform

Topics covered in this episode:What is VO2 max?How much can you increase VO2 max?What type of intervals you should use to influence VO2 maxExtensive vs intensive trainingExample VO2 max training weeksCommon mistakes athletes make with VO2 max intervalsWhen in the season to build your VO2 maxListen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform

Topics Covered In This Episode:Fueling ultra-endurance cycling and running eventsIdentifying the performance elements of your eventAltering nutrition during the hard and easy portions of racesTraining your gutCommon nutrition mistakes athletes makeNutrition beyond the 6-hour mark in eventsDealing with GI issuesThe causes of crampingListen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform

About This Episode:In this week’s episode, Adam Pulford interviews pro cyclist and CTS Athlete Alison Tetrick. Adam and Alison discuss her experience taking on her first mountain bike race at the Leadville Trail 100 MTB, and the key lessons learned from preparing for and racing the iconic event. Episode Highlights:Transitioning from road and gravel events to a mountain bike raceOvercoming obstacles leading up to goal eventsPreparing for a challenging race outside your comfort zoneManaging training for difficult races around work obligationsGuest Bio – Alison Tetrick:Alison Tetrick is a professional cyclist and entrepreneur who started out with a successful career on the road and transitioned to become a champion gravel racer. She won a bronze medal at the UCI Team Time Trial World Championship in 2014, and then won the 2017 Unbound Gravel (then known as the Dirty Kanza 200) and set a course record. She continued with podium finishes at Unbound Gravel in 2018 and 2019, along with 3 wins at the Gravel World Championship in 2017-2019. In 2020, Alison launched Saga Ventures, LLC, a consulting firm based on curating meaningful community engagement and brand activation. Alison uses this platform to achieve direct social impact in her community with company revenue going to scholarships to help promote inclusivity and opportunity for aspiring student-athletes. Alison works with CTS Coach Adam Pulford. Read More About Alison Tetrick:Website: http://alisontetrick.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amtetrickFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMTetrickTwitter: https://twitter.com/AMTetrick

Topics Covered In This Episode:How to approach an off-season after a season of racingHow to use micro rests during the seasonGetting at the "Why" behind your goalHow to use training races to prepare for A racesGuest Bio – John Fitzgerald:John Fitzgerald was the first ultrarunning-specific coach hire at CTS in 2016 and began coaching professionally in 2013. John coaches beginners to professional athletes all over the world in events like The Western States 100, Tahoe Rim Trail 100, The Bear 100, and many more. Read more about John here. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform